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User Guide for Model i12010SCO
Combination
Smoke and
Carbon Monoxide
Alarm
• 120V AC
• Sealed 3V Lithium Battery
Backup
• 2-LED Display
• Peak Level Memory
• Test/Hush
®
• Voice Message System
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Alarm, please call our Product Support Line at 1-800-880-6788.
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10 YEAR SMOKE
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- Page 1 User Guide for Model i12010SCO Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm • 120V AC • Sealed 3V Lithium Battery Backup • 2-LED Display • Peak Level Memory 10 YEAR SMOKE • Test/Hush ® button AND CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM • Voice Message System...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ......Page 1 Product View ......Pages 2-3 Features . -
Page 3: Introduction
Teach children how to respond to the alarms, and that they should never play with the unit. Your Kidde Smoke/CO Alarm was designed to detect both smoke and carbon monoxide from any source of combustion in a residential environment. -
Page 4: Product View
Product View FRONT VOICE SPEAKER RED AND GREEN LED 10 YEAR SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM GREEN- STANDBY ALARM SOUNDER... - Page 5 Product View BACK...
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Page 6: Features
• Powered by 120V AC (60 Hz, 7.5mA max) wire-in connector and sealed 3V Lithium battery backup. • Interconnectable to other Kidde/Nighthawk brand smoke and CO alarms (see page 15 for details). • Alarm/Voice message warning system that alerts you of the... - Page 7 Features – Only for smoke alarm Hush System announces “HUSH MODE CANCELLED” when unit resumes normal operation after Hush Mode has been cancelled. – Only if button is pushed System announces “CARBON MONOXIDE PREVIOUSLY DETECTED” when unit detected concentrations of 100 ppm or higher. –...
- Page 8 Home fires develop in different ways and are often unpredictable. For maximum protection, Kidde recommends that both Ionization and Photoelectric alarms be installed. • A battery powered alarm must have a battery of the specified type, in good condition and installed properly.
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Page 9: Features
Features and General Information • If the alarm is located outside the bedroom or on a different floor, it may not wake up a sound sleeper. • The use of alcohol or drugs may also impair one’s ability to hear the smoke alarm. -
Page 10: Installation Instructions
CEILING OR WALL. IT WAS NOT DESIGNED FOR USE AS A TABLETOP DEVICE! INSTALL ONLY AS DETAILED! A. Recommended Installation Locations: Kidde Safety recommends the installation of a Smoke/CO Alarm in the following locations. For maximum protection we suggest an alarm be installed on each level of a multilevel home, including every bedroom, hallways, finished attics and basements. - Page 11 Installation Instructions Sloped Ceiling Installation: The following information is from the National Fire Protection Association and is listed in Fire Code 72. Install Smoke Alarms on sloped, peaked or cathedral ceilings at, or within 3 ft (0.9m) of the highest point (measured horizontally). NFPA 72 states “Smoke alarms in rooms with ceiling slopes greater than 1 ft to 8 ft (.3 m-2.4 m) horizontally shall be located on the high side of the room”.
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Page 12: Where Not To Install
Installation Instructions heat or cold can be transferred from the outside to the inside through poorly insulated walls and roof. This may cause a thermal barrier, which can prevent smoke from reaching an alarm mounted on the ceiling. In such mobile homes install your Smoke/CO Alarm on an inside wall with the top edge of the alarm at a minimum of 4 inches (10cm) and a maximum of 12 inches (30.5cm) below the ceiling (see figure 2). -
Page 13: Step 2: Wiring Instructions
Installation Instructions Install at least one (1) foot away from fluorescent lights, electronic noise may cause nuisance alarms. Do not place in direct sunlight and keep out of insect infested areas. Extreme temperatures will effect the sensitivity of the Smoke/CO Alarm. Do not install in areas where the temperature is colder than 40 degrees Fahrenheit (4.4˚... - Page 14 • When alarms are interconnected, all interconnected units must be powered from a single circuit. • A maximum of 24 Kidde Safety devices may be interconnected in a multiple station arrangement. The interconnect system should not exceed the NFPA interconnect limit of 12 smoke alarms and/or 18 alarms total (smoke, CO, Smoke/ CO Combination, heat, etc.).
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Page 15: Step 3: Mounting Instructions
Installation Instructions • Figure 3 illustrates interconnection wiring. Improper connection will result in damage to the alarm, failure to operate, or a shock hazard. • Make certain alarms are wired to a continuous (non-switched) power line. NOTE: Use standard UL Listed household wire (as required by local codes) available at all electrical supply stores and most hardware stores. -
Page 16: Step 4: Testing The Alarm
Installation Instructions place. Then push the excess wire back into the electrical box through the hole in the center of the mounting bracket. 6. Install the alarm on the mounting bracket and rotate the alarm in the direction of the “ON” arrow on the cover until the alarm ratchets into place (this ratcheting function allows for aesthetic alignment). -
Page 17: Operating Instructions
AC power failure. • This unit is only approved to interconnect with other Kidde/Nighthawk products. It is NOT approved to interconnect with any other brand of detection product. • This alarm is interconnect compatible with the following alarms and accessories: –Smoke alarms: 1235, 1275, 1276, 1285, i12020, i12020A,... -
Page 18: Reset Feature
Operating Instructions NOTE: DENSE SMOKE WILL OVERRIDE THE HUSH CONTROL FEATURE AND SOUND A CONTINUOUS ALARM. CAUTION: BEFORE USING THE ALARM HUSH FEATURE, IDENTIFY THE SOURCE OF THE SMOKE AND BE CERTAIN A SAFE CONDITION EXISTS. Reset Feature If the the Smoke/CO Alarm is sounding a CO alarm, pressing the test/reset button will silence the alarm. -
Page 19: Tamper Resist Feature
Operating Instructions Green LED The green LED will flash as described below under the following conditions: – Standby Condition (powered by AC and battery backup): The LED will be constantly on. – Standby Condition (powered by only battery backup): The LED will flash every 60 seconds. –... -
Page 20: What To Do If The Alarm Sounds
Operating Instructions Posts FIGURE 5A FIGURE 5B NEVER IGNORE THE SOUND OF THE ALARM! Determining what type of alarm has sounded is easy with your Combination Smoke/CO Alarm. The voice message warning system will inform you of the type of situation occurring. Refer to the Features section on pages 4-7 for a detailed description of each alarm pattern. - Page 21 CO inspections, some may charge for this service. It’s advisable to inquire about any applicable fees prior to having the service performed. Kidde Safety will not pay for, or reimburse, the owner or user of this product, for any repair or dispatch calls...
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Page 22: Carbon Monoxide Alarm
What To Do If The Alarm Sounds When the carbon monoxide alarm sounds: WARNING Actuation of your CO Alarm indicates the presence of Carbon Monoxide (CO) which can kill you. If alarm signal sounds: 1) Operate the test/reset button 2) Call your emergency PHONE NUMBER services (Fire Dept. -
Page 23: Alarm Removal/Battery
Battery Information Alarm Removal IF TAMPER RESIST FEATURE HAS BEEN ACTIVATED, REFER TO TAMPER RESIST FEATURE DESCRIPTION ON PAGE 17 FOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS. Remove the alarm from the mounting bracket by rotating the alarm in the direction of the “OFF” arrow on the cover. Battery (Non-Replaceable) This alarm contains a sealed 3V Lithium battery, which will last the life of the alarm. -
Page 24: Deactivation Of Alarm
DEACTIVATION OF ALARM ! WARNING: a. When disposing of the alarm, the alarm must be deactivated which discharges the battery to a safe level for disposal. b. Deactivation of the alarm is permanent. Once the alarm has been deactivated, it cannot be reactivated! c. -
Page 25: General Alarm Maintenance
General Maintenance To keep your Smoke/CO Alarm in good working order, please follow these simple steps: • Verify the unit's alarm and LED lights operation by pushing the test/reset button once a week. • Remove the unit from mounting bracket and vacuum the alarm cover and vents with a soft brush attachment once a month to remove dust and dirt. -
Page 26: Carbon Monoxide Safety Information General Co Information
Carbon Monoxide Safety Information General CO Information Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless poison gas that can be fatal when inhaled. CO inhibits the blood’s capacity to carry oxygen. Possible Sources CO can be produced when burning any fossil fuel: gasoline, propane, natural gas, oil and wood. -
Page 27: Symptoms Of Co Poisoning
Carbon Monoxide Safety Information professionals and inspected after installation. Regularly examine vents and chimneys for improper connections, visible rust, or stains, and check for cracks in furnace heat exchangers. Verify the color of flame on pilot lights and burners is blue. A yellow or orange flame is a sign that the fuel is not burning completely. -
Page 28: Fire Safety Information
Fire Safety Information Escape Plan Familiarize everyone with the sound of the smoke alarm and train them to leave the home when they hear it. Practice a fire drill at least every six months, including fire drills at night. Ensure that small children hear the alarm and wake when it sounds. -
Page 29: Industry Safety Standards
Industry Safety Standards NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) For your information, the National Fire Protection Association’s Standard 72, reads as follows: Smoke Detection. Where required by applicable laws, codes, or standards for the specified occupancy, approved single- and multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed as follows: (1) In all sleeping rooms. -
Page 30: Nrc
Industry Safety Standards Ionization type smoke alarms use a very small amount of a radioactive element in the sensing chamber to enable detection visible invisible combustion products. The radioactive element is safely contained chamber and requires no adjustments or maintenance. This smoke alarm meets or exceeds government... -
Page 31: Limited Warranty And Service Information
Limited Warranty and Service Information TEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY KIDDE warrants that the enclosed alarm will be free from defects in material and workmanship or design under normal use and service for a period of ten years from the date of purchase. The... -
Page 32: Warranty And Service Information
Warranty and Service Information Your Kidde Combination Smoke & CO Alarm is not a substitute for property, fire, disability, life or other insurance of any kind. Appropriate insurance coverage is your responsibility. Consult your insurance agent. Removal of the front cover will void the warranty. - Page 33 QUESTIONS OR FOR MORE INFORMATION Call our Product Support Line at 1-800-880-6788 or contact us at our website at www.kidde.com Kidde 1016 Corporate Park Drive, Mebane, NC 27302 Custom Assembled in China with U.S. and Foreign Components...
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Fire alarm will not go off. There is no fire. Even removed from the mount and taken outside voice is still calling fire